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Oh yeah, we are at this time of year when those who are supposed to get married this spring / summer start to feel that little stress... 

Have I invited aunt Lea ? Should I have her seat at mum's table ? Dos this dress really fit me ? Should I take only roses or go for the gerbera ? Oh, I have totally forgotten to ring back the DJ...

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Feeling a bit overwhelmed by your wedding ? It is a totally normal reaction since you do not just have to plan the material side of it, but you are getting ready to take one big step in your life, a lifetime engagement. No pressure... 

I thought I should write a little something here after last week-end's wedding, to help those out there who need a little something that says : "See, you have already done so much, it's okay, you are on good tracks" and something that can be used as a reminder. 

So here goes my Plan your Wedding Calendar. 

12 months before the wedding 

-set the budget

-find the date : contact officials / church

-start thinking about theme : book venue

11 to 10 months prior

-settle theme : search for gown, costume, bride's maids and bestmen dresses and suits

-choose car and driver

-search for catering options, DJ and animation options

-search for photographer

-start thinking abour housing guests (and yourself)

-make a first list of guests

9 to 6 months prior 

-choose the decoration and the flower arrangements

-choose the paper and design the cards

-choose maid of honor and bestman

-start thinking about what you want as a gift and how you will let people know

-fitting session and make up / hair try ons

-book everything

-set final guest lists

-ask the most important guests to book the date

-choose honneymoon

5 to 4 months prior

-choose the menu

-contact a lawyer if needed

-announce your chosen gifts and send cards

-MD appointment

3 to 1 months prior

-wedding insurance (if needed)

-choose the bouquet

-choose the rings

-choose guests' gifts

-fittings and try ons

-fill in the legal forms

-book guest housing (and yours if necessary) + transportation

1 month to 15 days prior

-confirm number of guests

-get all the gists and deco ready

-book honneymoon

-try ons and fittings

-call all to remind date and hours

-set a minute by minute planning for D day

-bachelor and bachelorette party

14 to 1 day prior

-welcome guests coming from far away, staying longer

-pick up the suits, rings, accessories

-get the deco ready

So ? Now the big question : are you doing ok ? 

If not, you know I can help you either from the very begining and handle everything, or for just a bit a it, because you had time and started planning but you are out of time now. 

Check the website for god reasons to contact a wedding planner : www.sensationnelle.net